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The Tipu Pinch Pot features handcrafted construction using traditional Channapatna techniques, with each piece turned on a lathe from locally sourced Hale Maara ivory wood. Natural lac resin is pressed onto the wood during turning, using heat and friction to create a smooth, adherent finish. The glossy colouring is derived from natural dyes including turmeric, Manjista and indigo, then polished with screw pine leaf for a refined sheen.
A stylish way to store salt, these pinch pots are handcrafted using traditional techniques in the Indian town of Channapatna. Made with locally sourced Hale Maara (ivory wood), each piece is turned on a lathe to achieve the desired form. Lac, a natural resin, is then pressed onto the wood while the heat and friction from the lathe melts the lac, allowing it to adhere beautifully. The glossy orange and yellow finish is derived naturally from turmeric, Manjista and indigo then polished with screw pine, a locally found fibrous leaf to achieve a glossy finish. Tipu Pinch Pot by Tiipoi in Red at Anthropologie
